AI-generatedJuba at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- Feb · 38°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,560 h
- Rain a year
- 929 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 518 m
Climate in Juba
Juba has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. February is the warmest month with average highs of 38 °C, while August is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,560 hours of sunshine a year, Juba is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: November – February
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
05:3917:40
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:26–06:06 · evening 17:12–17:53
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:18–05:26 · evening 17:53–18:01
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Juba in October?
In October, Juba is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 157 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Juba.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 1 min05:39 – 17:40
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 71 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 19 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Africa/Juba
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %54 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Juba
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.3 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Juba, 53 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Juba
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Juba: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Juba has about 19 rainy days with 157 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Juba
How breezy and how cloudy Juba is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Juba typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Juba: mostly cloudy, with about 6.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Juba
How often the day gets hot in Juba (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Juba has about 19 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Juba
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 30 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (22°), the warmest in March (26°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 248 days a year, mostly from March to November.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 47 | 36° | 24° | 8.1 h | 1 | 3 |
| FebruaryFeb | 46 | 38° | 26° | 7.8 h | 1 | 5 |
| MarchMar | 38 | 37° | 26° | 7.1 h | 7 | 26 |
| AprilApr | 25 | 34° | 25° | 6.7 h | 14 | 92 |
| MayMay | 33 | 32° | 24° | 6.9 h | 17 | 109 |
| JuneJun | 42 | 31° | 23° | 6.6 h | 16 | 102 |
| JulyJul | 43 | 30° | 22° | 6.4 h | 19 | 120 |
| AugustAug | 44 | 30° | 22° | 6.5 h | 20 | 136 |
| SeptemberSep | 42 | 31° | 22° | 6.8 h | 18 | 111 |
| OctoberOct | 38 | 31° | 22° | 6.3 h | 19 | 157 |
| NovemberNov | 49 | 32° | 23° | 7.1 h | 10 | 61 |
| DecemberDec | 47 | 35° | 24° | 7.7 h | 2 | 7 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
4.85° N, 31.58° E · 518 m · Africa/Juba
Best time to visit Juba
The best time to visit Juba is from November to February. From December to April it can get very hot, with highs of up to 38 °C. Rain is most frequent from April to October; the wettest month is October with 157 mm.
Juba through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Juba in the dry season
Nov – Mar
Fair
- 32–38 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Juba in the rainy season
Apr – Oct
Poor
- 30–34 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 122 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Juba for you.
Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Juba
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
November has the better holiday weather in Juba: score 49 against 38. In November, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. November has 9 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 38 | 49better |
| Day high | 31° | 32° |
| Night low | 22° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 7.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 19 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 157 mm | 61 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 30 | 24better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Dec – Apr
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Apr – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Juba month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
47January36° · 8 h
In January, Juba is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Juba.
Juba in January46February38° · 8 h
In February, Juba is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Juba.
Juba in February38March37° · 7 h
In March, Juba is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 26 mm. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Juba.
Juba in March25April34° · 7 h
In April, Juba is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 92 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Juba.
Juba in April33May32° · 7 h
In May, Juba is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 109 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Juba.
Juba in May42June31° · 7 h
In June, Juba is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 102 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Juba.
Juba in June43July30° · 6 h
In July, Juba is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 120 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Juba.
Juba in July44August30° · 7 h
In August, Juba is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 136 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Juba.
Juba in August42September31° · 7 h
In September, Juba is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 111 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Juba.
Juba in September38October31° · 6 h
In October, Juba is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 157 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Juba.
Juba in October49November32° · 7 h
In November, Juba is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 61 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Juba.
Juba in November47December35° · 8 h
In December, Juba is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Juba.
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Juba vs. Fort Portal
In October Fort Portal has the better holiday weather (score 57 vs. 38). During the day Fort Portal is 7 °C cooler than Juba. Fort Portal gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Juba | Fort Portal |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 38 | 57 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 19 | 28 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | May – Jul, Sep, Dec – Feb |
Through the year
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Juba in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Juba has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 47) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 29).
- 29
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 35 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 35
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 44
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 38
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 47
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 36 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 40 min
- Distance
- 5,970 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Juba
When is the best time to visit Juba?
The best time to visit Juba is from November to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Juba?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C and nights around 26 °C. August is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Juba?
Rain is most frequent from April to October; the wettest month is October with 157 mm. The driest month is January with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Juba get?
Juba gets around 2,560 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 8.1 hours a day; in October there are 6.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Juba in?
Juba uses the time zone Africa/Juba, at UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Juba?
A nonstop flight from London to Juba takes about 7 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,970 km.
Which school holidays are best for Juba?
Juba has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 47) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 29). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 29, May half-term 35, Summer holidays 44, October half-term 38, Christmas holidays 47.
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